April 4 — International day for mine awareness and assistance in mine action
Responsible Citizens NGO works systematically to ensure that mine risk education is accessible to everyone — especially to children and families living in frontline areas. We firmly believe: knowledge saves lives. And although awareness is growing, the risks remain high. That’s why we go beyond Mine Risk Awareness Week — our activities take place year-round.
Recently, special mine risk education sessions were held in Child-Friendly Spaces across four regions of Ukraine. Children and adults learned how to recognize danger, what to do in suspicious situations, and why it’s essential not to ignore even the slightest signs of threat.
Mobile psychosocial support teams are also part of this work. They regularly travel to communities that often lack access to verified information. Our specialists conduct interactive training adapted to the age and everyday realities of the children they work with.
We also invest in continuous learning for our own team so they can pass this vital knowledge on to the families they support every day. The more people understand how to behave around explosive hazards, the more lives can be saved.
🇺🇦 Ukraine is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world. According to estimates, more than one-third of its territory may be contaminated with explosive remnants of war. Complete demining will take years. But we don’t wait for things to become safe — we act now, wherever risk reduction is possible.
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Announcement for Residents of the Hrunska Community, Okhtyrka District, Sumy RegionPre-registration has begun for participation in the multi-purpose cash assistance program, implemented by the NGO “Responsible Citizens” in partnership with JERU (a joint initiative of international organizations Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide), funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (AA).
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The strength of family in times of trial: four stories for International Day of FamiliesTheir experiences also highlight the importance of the support provided by the team at the NGO “Responsible Citizens” in partnership with UNICEF.
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“I will gain experience and open a family-type children’s home. This is my dream,” says Ivan, a social worker from Kryvyi Rih.Ivan's story is about how small actions grow into big dreams. As a schoolboy, he helped displaced people from Donetsk and Luhansk regions—collecting sweet gifts for children, writing motivational notes, and joining volunteer initiatives. Back then, he had no idea that this help would be the beginning of a long journey.
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Completion of soft skills and business skills training: new opportunities for educators and youthNGO Responsible Citizens, in partnership with Mercy Corps and with financial support from the UK government, has successfully completed a series of training session...
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Zaporizhzhia: first meeting of the coordination group on identifying community needs for social servicesThe NGO “Responsible Citizens” participated in the first meeting of the city coordination group established to identify the needs of residents of the Zaporizhzhia city territorial community under emergency or martial law conditions. The group includes representatives of relevant city services (education, healthcare, social protection) as well as non-governmental organizations.
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How to Support Those Nearby: A Humanitarian Discussion at the Kharkiv ForumThe event “Kharkiv Region: The Power of Law in the Fight for Freedom” was held with the support of the project “Human Rights for Ukraine, Phase II,” implemented by UNDP in Ukraine and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Olena Khvatynets, the regional coordinator of projects for the NGO “Responsible Citizens” in the Kharkiv region, participated in the forum.
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NGO “Responsible Citizens” at the Regional Forum “Every Day for Children”The Regional Forum “Every Day for Children” took place for the first time in Dnipro, bringing together over 250 participants — representatives of authorities, local governments, child protection services, international and civil society organizations, and law enforcement.
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We are conducting innovative classes to help children with special educational needs catch up with the school curriculumSince the beginning of September, the NGO “Responsible Citizens” has been implementing a project in the communities of the Dnipropetrovsk region aimed a...